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How to get fromLubbock to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lubbock to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LBB - SJC
    5h 28m
    $121–525

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LBB - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 6m
    $103–383

  3. Bus via Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    32h 38m
    $231–329

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    37h 22m
    $790–1,273

  5. Drive  1,353.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to San Josecar car 1,353.7 mi
    22h 19m
    $240–346

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LBB - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 20m
    $121–494

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    34h 59m
    $285–438

  8. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to San Josetrain train
    47h 40m
    $870–1,400

Lubbock to San Jose by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$790Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Santa Clara & Market via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Tucson, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 32h 38m.

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